Families can look forward to some much needed yuletide cheer and festive fun with a ho-ho-host of activities at Merlin Entertainments’ London attractions this December.

From the dazzling lights of the London Eye to the magical portal of Far Far Away for a Shrektacular experience, there is something for everyone to enjoy this festive season.

The lastminute.com London Eye

Take a high-flying trip to the theatre in the Panto Pod. Enjoy the festive show of Dick Whittington with wacky characters, a host of everyone’s favourite pop songs and plenty of laughs, this is one misadventure not to be missed. Performances will take place between 14th – 18th December and guests wanting to visit should head to the website to make their Bookings.

From 4pm through to sunset between 15th – 25th December, families can watch the London Eye and all its trees light up in festivity for the 12 days of Christmas with themes including Santa Claus, Christmas Trees, Starry Nights and Snowscapes.

For more information about lastminute.com London Eye’s Christmas events this December, as well as opening times, head to their website: https://www.londoneye.com/whats-on/events/christmas-panto-pod-event/

Shrek’s Adventure! London

London’s South Bank has a new guest coming to town as Shrek’s Adventure! London announces that Shrek’s Christmas experience, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise, will return to Far Far Away this festive season.

For kids and grown-ups looking for some much-needed yuletide cheer, the big green ogre has taken over from Santa to create a festive misadventure the whole family will love. Step into the much loved story and fly on the 3D magical bus all the way to Far Far Away. There guests will experience 12 immersive, laugh-out-loud live shows featuring some of their favourite DreamWorks characters like Shrek, Donkey and Gingy. Plus, guests will also be gifted a candy treat – and it’s all included in the standard ticket price!

For more information about Shrek’s Adventure! London’s Christmas events this December, as well as opening times, head to their website: https://www.shreksadventure.com/whats-inside/events/christmas-grotto/

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Calling all polar explorers, it’s penguin-ing to look a lot like Fish-mas! Father Christmas has lost all of his presents at SEA LIFE London Aquarium and needs help to find them to help save Fish-mas.

Go on a journey between 17th-24th December to find the missing gifts scattered around the aquarium, whilst learning a thing or two about the world’s oceans and the creatures that call it home.

Find all the gifts to reveal the secret message for a chance to win a special prize. Are you up for the festive challenge?

For more information about SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s Christmas events this December, as well as opening times, head to their website: https://www.visitsealife.com/london/explore/events/christmas-at-sea-life/

The London Dungeon

This Christmas, pile your plate high with a special helping of yuletide fear at The London

Dungeon. Families can meet the most gruesome characters from history like Guy Fawkes, Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd, in a trip through London’s dark past.

If you make it out of the depths of the Dungeon alive, then Mrs Lovett has baked a batch of minced pies for some lucky traitors (body parts not included). Between the 17th-24th December, you can pick one up in the Tavern with a tankard of mulled wine to help drown away the sorrows you’ve seen.

For more information about London Dungeon’s Christmas events this December, as well as opening times, head to their website: https://www.thedungeons.com/london/whats-inside/events/christmas/

Madame Tussauds London

The halls at Madame Tussauds London have been well and truly decked, guests will be given the opportunity to live their Christmas fantasy by joining a whole host of famous faces including the likes of Stormzy, Mo Salah and John Boyega, to name but a few.

Make your Christmas wishes come true by meeting the late, great, David Bowie, or jumping into Little Mixes ‘Bounce Back’ video set. Mingle with the Royal Family ahead of King Charles III’s first Christmas speech or square up to Anthony Joshua. And whilst there, don’t miss the chance to meet your heroes at the Marvel Universe 4D where you can experience wind-chilling, water-soaking, and face-flinching special effects as you get closer than ever before to Captain Marvel, Thor, Black Panther, Rocket, Spider-Man, Ant-Man and The Wasp as they battle Loki in a bid to save the world.

Whoever your favourite celebrity or superhero is, you’re bound to be able to grab a selfie with them this Christmas at Madame Tussauds London.

For more information about Madame Tussauds London Christmas events this December, as well as opening times, head to their website: https://www.madametussauds.com/london/